2018 Major League Baseball Season

[Chizzang]

They just cruised through the playoffs... The best team in MLB by a pretty large margin

They went 119 and 57 all total
and by MLB baseball standards that total domination

[GannonFan]

They just cruised through the playoffs... The best team in MLB by a pretty large margin

They went 119 and 57 all total
and by MLB baseball standards that total domination

Astros aren't really all that far behind. Sox are clearly the best, but the margin to the next best team isn't crazy.

[AZGrizFan]

They just cruised through the playoffs... The best team in MLB by a pretty large margin

They went 119 and 57 all total
and by MLB baseball standards that total domination

Astros aren't really all that far behind. Sox are clearly the best, but the margin to the next best team isn't crazy.

Really? Because they smoked the Astros when it counted.

[GannonFan]

Astros aren't really all that far behind. Sox are clearly the best, but the margin to the next best team isn't crazy.

Really? Because they smoked the Astros when it counted.

One series. And no one isn't saying the Red Sox aren't better, just commenting on the extent of the gap between them and everyone else.

[css75]

3 AL teams won 100 games so the spread isn’t that great between the three. If Orioles, Royals and White Sox are rated against Boston, the gap is huge.

NL more balanced, not better, but more balanced and competitive.


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[GannonFan]

Just saying, Vegas has installed the Sox and the Astros as co-favorites to win it all in 2019, both at 6-1. Not sure if Vegas is aware that CS has declared the gap to be much bigger than that. We'll see if the lines change shortly.

[Chizzang]

I would argue the Yankees are better than the Astros..
Based entirely on respective records against each other and common opponents

add to that
The Yankees had to play the Red Sox 19 times and still managed to win 100 games
Name a team that could win 100 games in a season playing the Red Sox 19 times

Only that Yankees team

and if playing 14 playoffs games and losing three of them isn't "Dominant" please give me an example
of MLB dominance... I'm curious

Only the 1998 Yankees were more dominant in the regular season and playoffs

[GannonFan]

I would argue the Yankees are better than the Astros..
Based entirely on respective records against each other and common opponents

add to that
The Yankees had to play the Red Sox 19 times and still managed to win 100 games
Name a team that could win 100 games in a season playing the Red Sox 19 times

Only that Yankees team

and if playing 14 playoffs games and losing three of them isn't "Dominant" please give me an example
of MLB dominance... I'm curious

Only the 1998 Yankees were more dominant in the regular season and playoffs

Yeah, but I hate the Yankees, so Astros>Yankees.

The A's and Mariner's were pretty good too this year. AL West may have been better top to bottom than the AL East - no Orioles in the AL West with 115 losses. Brutal.

[CAA Flagship]

Yeah, but I hate the Yankees, so Astros>Yankees.

[Chizzang]

Yeah, but I hate the Yankees, so Astros>Yankees.

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

[CAA Flagship]

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

It will be interesting to see what the Yankees do. Gregorious is out until mid-season at least. Could move Gleyber Torres (Thanks, Cubs!!!!) to SS until he gets back.
But Yankees need starting pitching. CC and Tanaka are getting old. Montgomery will be back from TJ surgery but he may need a season to readjust. Happ was a solid pickup, but Sonny Gray has been a disappointment and is likely gone.
I think Gardner may be gone too. Would leave an opening to sign Harper.

[Col Hogan]

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

Stop insulting the twats of the world by comparing them to the flaming asshole that is Machado

[Chizzang]

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

Stop insulting the twats of the world by comparing them to the flaming asshole that is Machado

Clue...
Machado is 26 and not re-signed by Baltimore
Baltimore is looking for young talent to re-build around and yet they let Machado go

Now everybody knows why...
apparently the coaching staff in Baltimore hated him

Some team will throw gobs of money at him
but strangely enough it won't be teams that he's played for

[GannonFan]

Stop insulting the twats of the world by comparing them to the flaming asshole that is Machado

Clue...
Machado is 26 and not re-signed by Baltimore
Baltimore is looking for young talent to re-build around and yet they let Machado go

Now everybody knows why...
apparently the coaching staff in Baltimore hated him

Some team will throw gobs of money at him
but strangely enough it won't be teams that he's played for

All it means is that someone like the Yanks or the Phils could now get Machado for a little bit less. I'd still take him and hope my manager can work some magic on him. He still puts up the stats.

Rumor is the Phillies could afford to sign both Machado and Harper and not even be at the luxury tax limit. Shaving some cost off of Machado's contract due to October malfeasances would be fine by me.

[89Hen]

Rumor is the Phillies could afford to sign both Machado and Harper...

But would you want to? Those are two big, immature personalities. Could be ugly.

[GannonFan]

Rumor is the Phillies could afford to sign both Machado and Harper...

But would you want to? Those are two big, immature personalities. Could be ugly.

Eh, I might take high performing dysfunction over mediocrity. At least they'd be interesting.

[dbackjon]

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

It will be interesting to see what the Yankees do. Gregorious is out until mid-season at least. Could move Gleyber Torres (Thanks, Cubs!!!!) to SS until he gets back.
But Yankees need starting pitching. CC and Tanaka are getting old. Montgomery will be back from TJ surgery but he may need a season to readjust. Happ was a solid pickup, but Sonny Gray has been a disappointment and is likely gone.
I think Gardner may be gone too. Would leave an opening to sign Harper.

I have a feeling that at least one 2018 Dback if not two will be in pinstripes come opening day

1) Patrick Corbin would fill a huge need for them, plus he grew up a Yankee Fan
2) Paul Goldschmidt - under contract for another year, but if the Dbacks go into full rebuild mode, he could haul in some nice assets. The Yankees have a hole at first as well.

[CAA Flagship]

It will be interesting to see what the Yankees do. Gregorious is out until mid-season at least. Could move Gleyber Torres (Thanks, Cubs!!!!) to SS until he gets back.
But Yankees need starting pitching. CC and Tanaka are getting old. Montgomery will be back from TJ surgery but he may need a season to readjust. Happ was a solid pickup, but Sonny Gray has been a disappointment and is likely gone.
I think Gardner may be gone too. Would leave an opening to sign Harper.

I have a feeling that at least one 2018 Dback if not two will be in pinstripes come opening day

1) Patrick Corbin would fill a huge need for them, plus he grew up a Yankee Fan
2) Paul Goldschmidt - under contract for another year, but if the Dbacks go into full rebuild mode, he could haul in some nice assets. The Yankees have a hole at first as well.

Not sure if they have given up on Greg Bird at 1st. He has had a long history of injuries and was left off the playoff roster because of an awful slump, but they may still like his tools. Voit was a solid replacement but not sure if that was a flash in the pan. I would like to see them get rid of Sanchez. He is, by far, the worst defensive player I have ever seen in the majors. They may package Sanchez and Bird/Voit for a solid starter.

[Chizzang]

I have a feeling that at least one 2018 Dback if not two will be in pinstripes come opening day

1) Patrick Corbin would fill a huge need for them, plus he grew up a Yankee Fan
2) Paul Goldschmidt - under contract for another year, but if the Dbacks go into full rebuild mode, he could haul in some nice assets. The Yankees have a hole at first as well.

Not sure if they have given up on Greg Bird at 1st. He has had a long history of injuries and was left off the playoff roster because of an awful slump, but they may still like his tools. Voit was a solid replacement but not sure if that was a flash in the pan. I would like to see them get rid of Sanchez. He is, by far, the worst defensive player I have ever seen in the majors. They may package Sanchez and Bird/Voit for a solid starter.

Have you written Cashman an email yet...

[css75]

Not sure if they have given up on Greg Bird at 1st. He has had a long history of injuries and was left off the playoff roster because of an awful slump, but they may still like his tools. Voit was a solid replacement but not sure if that was a flash in the pan. I would like to see them get rid of Sanchez. He is, by far, the worst defensive player I have ever seen in the majors. They may package Sanchez and Bird/Voit for a solid starter.

Have you written Cashman an email yet...

Rockies have a dilemma, Arenado becomes a free agent after 2019 season. What do they do?


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[Col Hogan]

[CAA Flagship]

Was fully expecting Sweet Caroline. Disappointing.

[CAA Flagship]

Apparently the Yankees have cooled off considerably on Machado
after watching how he handled himself this post season

Intentionally stepping on first baseman's ankles (WTF)
Hitting .200 and acting like Reggie Jackson
generally being an all-around twat

Add to that:
Not a single teammate or coach from the Dodgers endorsed him moving forward
The Dodgers will not seek his services moving forward

It will be interesting to see what the Yankees do. Gregorious is out until mid-season at least. Could move Gleyber Torres (Thanks, Cubs!!!!) to SS until he gets back.
But Yankees need starting pitching. CC and Tanaka are getting old. Montgomery will be back from TJ surgery but he may need a season to readjust. Happ was a solid pickup, but Sonny Gray has been a disappointment and is likely gone.
I think Gardner may be gone too. Would leave an opening to sign Harper.

Well, the Yankees signed Gardner. That likely means they are out of the Harper race.
But it could mean they go after Machado.

[CAA Flagship]

It will be interesting to see what the Yankees do. Gregorious is out until mid-season at least. Could move Gleyber Torres (Thanks, Cubs!!!!) to SS until he gets back.
But Yankees need starting pitching. CC and Tanaka are getting old. Montgomery will be back from TJ surgery but he may need a season to readjust. Happ was a solid pickup, but Sonny Gray has been a disappointment and is likely gone.
I think Gardner may be gone too. Would leave an opening to sign Harper.

Well, the Yankees signed Gardner. That likely means they are out of the Harper race.
But it could mean they go after Machado.

Unless they take Harper to play 1B.

[Chizzang]

Well, the Yankees signed Gardner. That likely means they are out of the Harper race.
But it could mean they go after Machado.

Unless they take Harper to play 1B.

It's fascinating how the teams that have had Machado on the roster have no interest in re-signing him